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Field Trips
Available in-person or virtually
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm

The Walt Disney Studios pioneered storyboarding—an innovative way to convey an artist’s vision and the film’s story for those around them. Join us in this School Experience as we delve into timing, camera angles, camera shots, and how to plan out a visual project in a sequential and visual form. Students will then take on the role of a storyboard artist as they envision their own version of a scene from a script.

Diving into Disney: A Virtual Tour Field Trip

Field Trips
Available virtually
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT

Benefitting from embedded digital media content, this walk-through the museum brings Walt’s inspirational message to life. Classes learn about his early failures, the art of animation, storytelling principles, and the technological innovations that made classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) possible.

Theme Park Design

Field Trips
Available in-person or virtually
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm
Please note: Theme Park Design is offered as
a two-hour session only.

When creating theme parks, designers and architects apply their creative minds and technical ingenuity to design ambitious projects. Students will plan their own innovative theme parks using creative thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. They will create their theme park’s rides, shows, food options, and more all within their provided budget, and see if they can run a successful park!

Character Design

Field Trips
Available in-person or virtually
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm

Walt Disney was a storyteller whose characters captivated audiences through their unique personalities and distinct designs. Students will learn the fundamentals of character design through the use of shape language, silhouette, and personality traits, and uncover the creative process towards developing unique and memorable characters.

Storytelling

Field Trips
Available in-person or virtually
Virtual: Mon–Fri, 10am-3pm PT
On-site: Mon, Thu, & Fri, 10am–noon or 1–3pm

Walt Disney knew that at the heart of every animated film is a well-told story. Join us on this School Experience as we investigate the basics of narrative structure, establishing interesting and dynamic plots, and creating internal and external challenges that can impact a character’s journey. Students will then develop their own short story.

Mid-Century Art and Design (Grades 6–10 Session)

Classes
Every Sun, Sep 13–Oct 4 | 10am–noon

Mid-century modern is a unique form of design that is often characterized by clean, simple lines, geometric shapes, and bold colors. This four-week class is dedicated to our upcoming special exhibition about Eyvind Earle, an artist well-known for his mid-century art style. The course is for those...

Mid-Century Art and Design (Adult Session)

Classes
Every Sun, Sep 13–Oct 4 | 1–3pm

Mid-century modern is a unique form of design that is often characterized by clean, simple lines, geometric shapes, and bold colors. This four-week class is dedicated to our upcoming special exhibition about Eyvind Earle, an artist well-known for his mid-century art style. The course is for those...

Museum Closed

Day after Labor Day to Day before Memorial Day: Monday–Wednesday
Memorial Day–Labor Day: Tuesday–Wednesday

The Museum is closed Monday through Wednesday.

Museum Open

Memorial Day–Labor Day: Thursday–Monday
Day after Labor Day to Day before Memorial Day: Thursday–Sunday

Community Day | The Big Draw 2026: Make a Mark

Special Events
Sun, Sep 6 | 10am–3pm

Join us at The Walt Disney Family Museum as we celebrate The Big Draw, the world’s largest drawing festival, on Sunday, September 6! Through various themed activities hosted throughout the museum, we will explore the expressive power of creating through gestures and movements that shape how we see...

Labyrinth (1986)

Films
Sat, Aug 22 | 10:30am

Be careful what you wish for! When 16-year-old Sarah wishes her baby brother away, she must travel to a mysterious fantasy world and face Jareth, the wily Goblin King, to rescue the baby before it’s too late. Come to our theater at 10:30am on Saturday, August 22 for a one-time screening of the...

Early Closure

Fri, Aug 28 | Last entry at 1:45pm

Please note: The Walt Disney Family Museum will be closing at 3pm on Friday, August 28 for private events. Last entry to main galleries at 2:45pm on June 6 and 1:45 on August 28.

Touch Tour presented by Carbon

Field Trips
One-hour tour
Mon, Thu & Fri | 10am–noon or 1–3pm
Wed | 10am—noon

The Touch Tour incorporates ten iconic objects from the museum’s main galleries—generously 3D-printed by Carbon—into an audio-descriptive tour, providing guests with visual impairments the opportunity to experience the museum’s collection through the enhanced experience of touch. 

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Digital 2D Animation

Summer Classes Classes
Mon–Fri, Jul 27–Aug 7
9am–3pm

In this digital animation Class at The Walt Disney Family Museum, students will be introduced to important digital software and learn the core principles of 2D animation. Throughout the two-week session, students will complete short exercises using techniques that everyday animators utilize to build...

Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle

Fall 2026

This fall, we are delighted to bring back one of our most celebrated original exhibitions: Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle. Co-curated by CEO of Eyvind Earle Publishing Ioan Szasz and museum Director of Collections and Exhibitions Marina Villar Delgado, Awaking Beauty explores the life and...

Groups

The Walt Disney Family Museum welcomes groups for guided and self-guided visits. Groups of 10 or more receive discounted rates, and additional venue rental options are also available. Please note: All group tickets and private tour reservations must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. To book your group visit today, please contact our Group Sales team at groupsales@wdfmuseum.org. 

For Field Trips and Youth Tours please visit and contact our Education team at education@wdfmuseum.org.

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Riding the Rails with Walt Disney

Riding the Rails with Walt Disney
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Guests who visit Disneyland (or any Magic Kingdom-style park created since) are greeted by two great symbols of the life and career of Walt Disney. The first thing they see is the large floral Mickey Mouse, which has warmly welcomed Disneyland guests since opening day...

Creative Classrooms

Thank you for taking an interest in The Walt Disney Family Museum’s Creative Classroom Partnership Program. Our goal is to provide Bay Area students an opportunity to engage with art and animation in creative and inspiring ways within their school. Through hands-on activities related to the life of Walt Disney, students will explore important elements of art and the animation process. This can include aspects such as story-driven narratives, character design, visual development, and animation principles.

Creative Classrooms is comprised of up to eight school visits and one field trip to the museum. This partnership is for grades K–12 and begins on September 21, 2026. The Walt Disney Family Museum provides the curriculum, materials, and art supplies, and fully covers the cost for the duration of the 2026–27 semester program. 

To be considered for the Creative Classrooms Partnership, schools must submit the following:

  • School contact information
  • Teacher contact
  • Answer questions pertaining to your program
  • Selection of a maximum of  three workshops from the choices below that you are most interested in for your class

*Applications are due by August 31, 2026, to education@wdfmuseum.org.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at education@wdfmuseum.org and we will be happy to work with you. We look forward to receiving your application for the 2026–27 Creative Classrooms Program!

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Extended Learning

Extended Learning is The Walt Disney Family Museum’s local after-school partnership program, giving San Francisco Bay Area students an opportunity to engage with art and animation in creative and inspiring ways during the 2026-27 school year within their school’s after-school programs. Through hands-on activities related to the life of Walt Disney, students will explore important elements of art and the animation process. This can include aspects such as story-driven narratives, character design, visual development, and animation principles taught by our museum’s Education team. 

Extended Learning is a semester-long program comprised of weekly 1–2 hour visits that will be part of an after-school offering. This partnership is for grades 3–12 and begins on September 14, 2026. The Walt Disney Family Museum provides the curriculum, materials, and art supplies, and fully covers the cost for the duration of the 2026–27 semester program. 

To be considered for the Extended Learning Program, schools must submit the following:

  • School or organization contact information
  • Teacher contact information
  • Answers to questions pertaining to your program

*Applications are due by August 31, 2026, to education@wdfmuseum.org.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at education@wdfmuseum.org and we would be happy to work with you. We look forward to receiving your application for the 2026–27 Extended Learning Program!

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